Medinilla tenuicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuicaulis
ID:
160856
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 8(4): 36 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160185
Common Names
- Thin-Stemmed Medinilla
- Malaysian Orchid
- Pink Lantern
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Medinilla tenuicaulis (also called Slender-stemmed Medinilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Medinilla tenuicaulis is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Medinilla tenuicaulis is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Medinilla tenuicaulis is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings of Medinilla tenuicaulis are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Medinilla tenuicaulis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not overly wet. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or planted in the ground.
Where to Find Medinilla tenuicaulis
Medinilla tenuicaulis can be found in the Philippines.
Medinilla tenuicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medinilla tenuicaulis?
Medinilla tenuicaulis
What type of plant is Medinilla tenuicaulis?
A shrub
Where is Medinilla tenuicaulis native to?
The Philippines
Species in the Medinilla genus
Medinilla bismarck-ramuensis, Medinilla sapoi-riverensis, Medinilla clathrata, Medinilla frodinii, Medinilla glandulosa, Medinilla grandifolia, Medinilla interiaciens, Medinilla lenticellata, Medinilla minutibracteata, Medinilla minutifolia, Medinilla multibracteata, Medinilla punicea, Medinilla setiflora, Medinilla triochiton, Medinilla anamalaiana, Medinilla acutialata, Medinilla aggregata, Medinilla alata, Medinilla alpestris, Medinilla angusto-acuminata, Medinilla annulata, Medinilla annulifera, Medinilla anomala, Medinilla apayaoensis, Medinilla apoensis, Medinilla archboldiana, Medinilla arfakensis, Medinilla auriculata, Medinilla bakeriana, Medinilla beddomei, Medinilla bicolor, Medinilla blumeana, Medinilla boemiensis, Medinilla brassii, Medinilla brevipes, Medinilla buennemeyeri, Medinilla calcicola, Medinilla capitata, Medinilla cauliflora, Medinilla celebica, Medinilla cephalophora, Medinilla ceramensis, Medinilla clarkei, Medinilla clementis, Medinilla coccinea, Medinilla compacta, Medinilla compressicaulis, Medinilla congesta, Medinilla corallina, Medinilla crassata,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:570476-1: Based on the initial data import